Even very alarmed, agitated?! (5)
I believe the answer is:
leery
'even very alarmed agitated?' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'even very alarmed agitated?' is the wordplay.
'even' indicates alternate letters (even-numbered letters are used).
'agitated?' indicates anagramming the letters (I've seen 'agitated' mean this).
'very'+'alarmed'='veryalarmed'
The alternating letters of 'veryalarmed' are 'eylre'.
'eylre' with letters rearranged gives 'LEERY'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for leery that I've seen before include "Cunning - wary" , "Cautious due to suspicions" , "In slang, wary or suspicious - reely!" , "Shy" , "Suspiciously cautious" .)